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RN02 RNA

2002 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2002 Volkswagen Polo Petrol 1390cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 80,136 miles on the clock, averaging 4,083 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 16v engine is known for timing chain tensioner. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for RN02 RNA

MOT Status
Due date passed
80,136
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2005
72%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 5 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
4,083

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading80,136 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,083
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RN02 RNA 22k36k51k66k80k '05'19'12

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage80,136 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,136 miles
Since last MOT+3,325 miles
PASS
Mileage76,811 miles
Since last MOT+2,996 miles
PASS
Mileage73,815 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,810 miles
Since last MOT+3,698 miles
PASS
Mileage70,112 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,112 miles
Since last MOT+3,957 miles
PASS
Mileage66,155 miles
Since last MOT+3,889 miles
PASS
Mileage62,266 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,266 miles
Since last MOT+5,016 miles
PASS
Mileage57,250 miles
Since last MOT+5,318 miles
PASS
Mileage51,932 miles
Since last MOT+4,638 miles
PASS
Mileage47,294 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,294 miles
Since last MOT+6,981 miles
PASS
Mileage40,313 miles
Since last MOT+6,498 miles
PASS
Mileage33,815 miles
Since last MOT+5,750 miles
PASS
Mileage28,065 miles
Since last MOT+6,457 miles
PASS
Mileage21,608 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Polo

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Polo models (2002–2009), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Engine-specific faults

Brake pad and disc wear:

Tyre wear and replacement:

Spark plug replacement:

Timing chain tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN02 RNA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRN — Reading, Reading
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About RN02 RNA

What car is RN02 RNA?

RN02 RNA is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.

What is the mileage of RN02 RNA?

The last recorded mileage for RN02 RNA was 80,136 miles, recorded on 16 Oct 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RN02 RNA passed its MOT?

RN02 RNA has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 16 Oct 2019.

Is RN02 RNA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RN02 RNA is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is RN02 RNA?

RN02 RNA is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.